Letter: Falwell's words engender hatred

Thank you, Jerry Falwell, for demonstrating to us all that fundamentalist extremists exist in all religious groups, in all countries and in all cultures.

Your comments -- that Americans whose views differ from yours (such as the American Civil Liberties Union, gay rights proponents and liberal courts) have left the nation "exposed to Tuesday's terrorist attack" -- serve to engender hatred and pit us against each other.

BARBARA SHAPIRO DAVOD HEFLICH

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